Mayor Jay Gillian: Allegretto Appointment and Track Update

Dear Friends: At next week’s council meeting I will be asking City Council to authorize my appointment of Michael Allegretto Jr. as the new Director of Community Services. Michael and his family have been very active in the community for a long time, he is very familiar with our events and recreation programs, active with the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Merchants and Boardwalk Merchants, and brings valuable expertise to Community Services from his time as a councilman and school board member. Michael will resign from his council position when appointed. I look forward to having Michael join the team as the new director and I expect him to hit the ground running. We have received a schedule from the contractor for the track replacement project. The contractor was onsite working this week, and plans to fix the drainage area the week after Labor Day.  Weather permitting we are hopeful the entire project is done mid to late October. On the south end beach replenishment project, 56th and 57th  Street beaches are closed for pumping as of today. The area of closed beach will continue to move south throughout the weekend.  Dune crossover work will continue after Labor Day. A reminder our annual September 11th remembrance event will be held Friday September 11 at 7:00 PM at the 5th and Asbury Fire Station.  This is an important event that is always well attended and I hope to see you all there. I hope everyone had a great summer and enjoys Labor Day weekend.  The City offers many great events and performances through September and October and I hope you continue to support our business through the fall.  Please visit www.oceancityvacation.com for the latest information. Warm regards, Jay A. Gillian Mayor